Noreen graduated from the University of Zimbabwe as a Physiotherapist and went on to add to her skill set a Masters Degree in Health Sciences focusing on Chronic Disease Rehabilitation at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.

Before moving to Canada, she practiced in several countries in Southern Africa in a variety of settings including private practice, long term care, community-based residential, sports and hospital care where she developed a keen interest in manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. She has also completed a course in Pelvic health with the University of Alberta which focused on detailed assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of pelvic floor muscles.

Outside of clinical practice, Noreen enjoys biking, watching rugby, travelling and spending time with friends.